WikiLeaks: Julian Assange remains in jail until Swedish appeal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remains in jail after the Swedish authorities appealed against a decision to grant him bail.

9:14AM GMT 15 Dec 2010

The 39-year-old Australian is wanted by prosecutors in Sweden over claims that he sexually assaulted two women.

At an extradition hearing at City of Westminster Magistrates' Court yesterday, a judge granted him conditional bail – only for him to be told two hours later that he must remain behind bars pending the appeal, which must be heard within the next 48 hours.

He will appear at the High Court within two days where a more senior judge will consider the appeal and whether to overturn the bail decision.